Age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar
Qatar: Age dependency ratio of working age population was 20.1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
20.1
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
236th
of 236 countries
All-time high
95.71
in 1957
All-time low
17.3
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar is 20.1, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar peaked at 95.71 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 17.3, in 2010.
Qatar ranks 236th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 86.64 | — |
| 1951 | 88.24 | +1.9% |
| 1952 | 89.73 | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 91.11 | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 92.61 | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 93.94 | +1.4% |
| 1956 | 95.04 | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 95.71 | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 95.63 | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 94.28 | -1.4% |
| 1960 | 90.91 | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 84.53 | -7.0% |
| 1962 | 77.35 | -8.5% |
| 1963 | 71.5 | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 67.02 | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 63.83 | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 61.38 | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 59.46 | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 58.03 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 57.09 | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 59.82 | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 64.02 | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 65.39 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 64.66 | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 62.55 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 59.7 | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 56.59 | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 53.48 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 50.52 | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 47.83 | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 45.53 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 43.72 | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 42.32 | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 41.19 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 40.16 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 39.18 | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 38.92 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 39.27 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 39.4 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 39.27 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 38.99 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 38.66 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 38.34 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 38.06 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 37.81 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 37.56 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 37.28 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 36.53 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 35.28 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 33.98 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 32.84 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 31.89 | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 31.13 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 30.47 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 30.48 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 31.04 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 27.09 | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 21.12 | -22.0% |
| 2008 | 18.44 | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 17.55 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 17.3 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 17.78 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 18.38 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 18.67 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 18.29 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 17.65 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 17.36 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 17.45 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 17.78 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 18.66 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 19.97 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 20.26 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 19.96 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 20.1 | +0.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 20.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 52.7, 38% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 20.1 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.23, 38% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.29 | 86.64 | 95.71 | 10 |
| 1960s | 69.11 | 57.09 | 90.91 | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.45 | 47.83 | 65.39 | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.9 | 38.92 | 45.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.25 | 33.98 | 38.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.2 | 17.55 | 32.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.93 | 17.3 | 18.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.07 | 19.96 | 20.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More population data for Qatar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1246 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,358 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.696 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.999 (2100)
- Population density 632.92 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,134 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar?
- Age dependency ratio of working age population in Qatar was 20.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age dependency ratio of working age population recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 95.71 in 1957.
- What is the lowest age dependency ratio of working age population recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.3 in 2010.
- How does Qatar rank for age dependency ratio of working age population?
- Qatar ranks 236th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is age dependency ratio of working age population rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age dependency ratio of working age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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